Windows into Safety and Quality in Health Care 2008.

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Windows into Safety and Quality in Health Care 2008.

November 12, 2008

Sydney, Australia: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care; 2008. ISBN: 9780980346275.

This report compiles public and private data to provide insight into the quality and safety of patient care in Australian hospitals.

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